Iomega Zip 750MB User Manual

Using Your Zip
®
750MB Drive
Use the Zip 750MB drive just like any other drive on your computer. To access the Zip drive, insert a 750MB* Zip
disk, then select the Zip drive (or disk) icon on your computer. Store and copy files to and from the Zip drive using
the same methods used for other drives on your system. For instructions on how to copy files, see
Backing Up Zip
Disks or refer to the help files on your operating system.
* 750MB where 1MB=1 million bytes. The capacity reported by your operating system may vary.
The following topics are discussed in this section:
 How to Use the Zip Drive

Inserting Zip Disks
 Ejecting Zip Disks

Disk Eject in Case of Power Loss

Compatibility with 250MB and 100MB Zip Disks
 Disconnecting the Zip 750MB Drive
How to Use the Zip Drive
The Zip drive is versatile, reliable, portable, compatible, cost-
effective, easy to connect, magnetic storage for all
your important files. The following are some of the things you can do with Zip drives and disks.
 Backing Up to the Zip Drive

Restoring a Back Up
 Transporting Files on Zip Disks

Using Zip Disks to Store Important Files
 Archiving Files to Zip Disks

Using the Zip Drive to Assist in Upgrading Your Computer
Backing Up to the Zip Drive
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Using your Zip drive with the Iomega Automatic Backup software gives you an automatic backup of your
important files. Iomega Automatic Backup will allow you to open or modify your backup files directly from
your Iomega drive—no need for complicated restores from compressed files.

Using your Zip drive with Iomega Backup will allow you to back up your entire hard drive in the event of a
system crash.
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You can also simply drag and drop your files to the Zip drive.
For detailed instructions on how to use Iomega Software go to our support site at: www.iomega.com/support.
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Restoring a Back Up
In order to restore the files you backed up to the Zip drive, you will need to know what Iomega software you used to
back up the files. For detailed instructions on how to use Iomega Software go to our support site at:
www.iomega.com/support
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Iomega Backup
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Zip 750MB USB/FireWire Drive User's Manual
07/08/05
http://www.iomega.com/support/manuals/zip7u/use_drive.html
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Iomega Zip 750MB Specifications

General

Brand	Iomega
Model	Zip 750MB
Category	DC Drives
Language	English

Summary

Using Your Zip 750MB Drive

How to Use the Zip Drive

Explains the versatility, reliability, and portability of the Zip drive for storing files.

Backing Up to the Zip Drive

Details how to use lomega Automatic Backup software or drag-and-drop for file backups.

Restoring a Back Up

Guides users on restoring files backed up to the Zip drive using lomega software.

Transporting Files on Zip Disks

Using Zip Disks to Store Important Files

Describes using Zip disks for additional storage and organizing personal files.

Archiving Files to Zip Disks

Explains archiving as a method to clean hard drives by storing unused files.

Using the Zip Drive to Assist in Upgrading Your Computer

Highlights the utility of Zip drives for saving and restoring files during system upgrades.

Inserting Zip Disks

Ejecting Zip Disks

Provides instructions for ejecting Zip disks on Mac and Windows operating systems.

Disk Eject in Case of Power Loss

Details the procedure for ejecting a disk during a power failure event.

Compatibility with 250MB and 100MB Zip Disks

Disconnecting the Zip 750MB Drive

Explains how to properly disconnect the Zip drive to prevent damage.

Mac OS Users

Windows PC Users

Details the process for safely disconnecting the Zip drive using the Device Stop Utility.